The Neighbor (I) (2007)

A guy whose life is in turmoil falls for an attractive real estate broker who moves into the condo next door, but doesn't realize that she expects him to move out for her planned renovation.

Director:

Eddie O'Flaherty

Writers:

J.P. Davis, Eddie O'Flaherty

Stars:

Matthew Modine, Michèle Laroque, Katie Walder

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matthew Modine	...	Jeff
Michèle Laroque	...	Christine
Katie Walder	...	Nancy
Richard Kind	...	Wilder
Danielle Bisutti	...	Floria Riamondi
Ed Quinn	...	Jonathan
Ann Cusack	...	Jenny
Robert Della Cerra	...	Mark
Patrick Breen	...	Clint
Gia Mantegna	...	Ally (as Gina Mantegna)
Krysten Leigh Jones	...	Kayce
Samantha Droke	...	Erin
Yvette Nicole Brown	...	Receptionist
David Youse	...	Larry
Chip Sickler	...	Male Patient

Storyline

A businessman (Modine) watches as his life begins to unravel after learning his ex-wife is going to marry his best friend. A distracting battle of wills with a real estate developer, however, might just be the thing that turns his life around.

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Taglines:

can't live with him... can't evict him.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 November 2008 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

Un loco enamorado

Filming Locations:

1855 Industrial, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"You Cast a Bone"
Composed by Thaddeus Hillary
Published by Source In Synch Music (ASCAP)
Provided by 5 Alarm Music

User Reviews

Standard "romantic" comedy, with an interesting twist!

This is on a par with 100's of made for TV, or straight to video romantic comedies. Usually the couple "meets cute", has a whirlwind romance, encounters a misunderstanding that causes a break-up and then thru some plot manipulation --- all's well that ends well. Or, the couple begins as advisaries, finds a common ground, fall off the common ground due to a misunderstanding, then.......live happily ever after. This formula has worked or failed lots of time. The good ones have likable leads, quality supporting players, witty scripts and tight direction.

Here we have scenerio #2. Everything happens as advertised, by here's the little twist. The leads are played by an aging Matthew Modine, about 50 these days, and a French import, making her English language debut, who's also almost 50 (according to IMDb). They look like they would or should be attracted to each other. They handle the rather blandly written script pretty well. As written, they should both be unlikable dolts, and the actors made them worth watching. The supporting cast is given nothing much to do (Richard Kind in a 3 minute, non-funny cameo????), the dialog and plot points not especially witty, but they get us from point A to the end. Again, the age appropriate actors, who are aging nicely by the way, showed some spark, and made it an OK hour and a half on Showtime. Just don't set your expectations real high.